The 2026 NASCAR Truck Series regular season concluded with a commanding performance by Layne Riggs, who secured the championship‑contending title after eighteen races of intense competition.
Riggs finished the schedule with 825 points, pulling a comfortable lead over his nearest rival, Kaden Honeycutt, who sits second with 726 points.
The driver amassed five race victories throughout the season, a tally that not only underscored his consistency but also cemented his status as the series’ most prolific winner.
The Road to the Playoff Showdown
The playoff format, commonly referred to as The Chase, will feature the ten drivers who earned the most points during the regular season. Alongside Riggs and Honeycutt, the lineup includes Chandler Smith, Christian Eckes, Gio Ruggiero, Ty Majeski, Grant Enfinger, Ben Rhodes, Daniel Hemric and Tyler Ankrum.
The Chase officially begins on Thursday, September 17, at Bristol Motor Speedway, where the UOH 250 will kick off a series of high‑stakes events that will determine the ultimate champion.
With the regular‑season standings now set, teams and drivers alike are shifting focus to the unique challenges of the playoff format, where each race can dramatically reshape the championship picture.